A little-known fact is that coastal southwest Louisiana right along the southern portion of Acadiana is built on a series of natural salt domes. Avery Island (home of Tabasco), Jefferson Island and Weeks Island are all built atop geological caverns that house salt formations. Over the past century, these salt domes have been mined commercially…
Fig-Glazed Double-Cut Stuffed Pork Chop with Andouille Rice
A stuffed pork chop with sausage or any number of different spice-infused stuffing mixtures is a Cajun recipe that has grown in popularity. Back in the 1970s and 80s the Veron family opened a market in Lafayette that catered to local tastes with an emphasis on specialty meats. Fresh sausage was a specialty. And what…
Catfish Creole – The Quick and Easy Way
The blast of flavor from Atchafalaya Basin wild-caught catfish fillets bathed in a spicy red tomato gravy defines this classic Catfish Creole, an iconic Louisiana dish. But this recipe takes a few time-saving shortcuts to arrive at a delicious destination. From time to time, I receive comments for my recipes being complicated. “Too many steps,”…
Fried Softshell Shrimp
Just think about it: A pile of hot, crispy Gulf softshell shrimp, just out of the fry pot, placed in front of you. The whole shrimp–head, tail, body, legs, and antenna—is breaded and deep-fried golden brown. They’re crispy and delicious. Hands down, Fried Softshell Shrimp is a culinary surprise that defies logic. With an ice-cold…
Sheepshead Sauce Piquante
Simmered down in a spicy tomato-based sauce, the tender fillets of fish take on the exotic flavors of a classic Cajun specialty—Sheepshead Sauce Piquante. So what’s a sheepshead, you might ask? Unless you are an experienced coastal fisherman along the shores of Louisiana, you may not have run into this species of Gulf finfish. With…
Let’s Talk Cajun and Creole Cooking!
Acadiana Table was honored this week to be interviewed on the nationally-syndicated What’s Cookin’ Today show hosted by Mike Horn on CRN Digital Talk Radio. Reaching 11 million listeners, it is the nation’s premiere food, wine, travel and entertainment radio show. You can access my 15-minute interview at: https://crntalk.com/…/featured-shows/whats-cookin-today/ then go to: Monday, February 28,…
Oyster Bisque with Puff Pastry
There is nothing more majestic than creamy Oyster Bisque topped with crisp pastry, and when made with briny Gulf oysters, this is the perfect starter for a memorable dinner. Louisiana oysters are prized throughout the nation, and to find out more, I recently joined the folks at Louisiana Direct Seafood for a trip to Houma…
Red Bean, Mustard Green, and Green Onion Sausage Soup
Beans and greens mean winter to me. And this hearty soup filled with creamy red beans, bitter mustard greens, and acidic tomatoes can only be elevated with Cajun green onion pork sausage. I love the depth of flavor and spice in this Red Bean, Mustard Green, and Green Onion Sausage Soup. And I love the…
Pork Curry
Coconut-kissed stock infused with the aromatic flavors of curry and a sweet spike of pineapple combine in this bowl of Cajun pork neck bones to build a Pork Curry soup that ramps up the flavor to international levels. Listen up: I am a sucker for Asian spice. I’ve never been to Asia, but with my…
Pork Chops and Andouille in Roux Gravy
If fork-tender pork chops cooked down in a deep, dark Cajun roux weren’t good enough, then add the smoke and spice of andouille sausage. Spread it over a mound of Louisiana rice, and now you’re talking the ultimate comfort food. Here in South Louisiana, the winter months are commonly referred to in culinary terms. At…
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